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Coveney asks to appear before Oireachtas Committee to clarify text controversy
Coveney asks to appear before Oireachtas Committee to clarify text controversy
Government's housing plan aims to deliver 300,000 new homes by 2030
Government's housing plan aims to deliver 300,000 new homes by 2030
Teachers not at increased risk of admission to hospital with Covid, study finds
Teachers not at increased risk of admission to hospital with Covid, study finds
Wednesday
1 Sep 2021
Work ongoing to get 60 Irish citizens out of Afghanistan, says Coveney
Work ongoing to get 60 Irish citizens out of Afghanistan, says Coveney
Vomiting and fever among side effects experienced by children who took part in GSK trials
Vomiting and fever among side effects experienced by children who took part in GSK trials
'I've been hacked': Coveney says he is being 'prudent' by clearing his phone regularly
'I've been hacked': Coveney says he is being 'prudent' by clearing his phone regularly
Taliban and UK officials open talks over allowing people to leave Afghanistan
Taliban and UK officials open talks over allowing people to leave Afghanistan
UK's surging Covid rates provided 'sobering' lesson as Cabinet agreed 'new phase'
UK's surging Covid rates provided 'sobering' lesson as Cabinet agreed 'new phase'
Tuesday
31 Aug 2021
Biden calls US evacuation from Afghanistan 'extraordinary success'
Biden calls US evacuation from Afghanistan 'extraordinary success'
Dáil bar to reopen for first time since last year
Dáil bar to reopen for first time since last year
No change to wedding guest limit, and 50% capacity at religious services until 22 October
No change to wedding guest limit, and 50% capacity at religious services until 22 October
'A new phase of the pandemic': Taoiseach announces plan for final easing of Covid restrictions
'A new phase of the pandemic': Taoiseach announces plan for final easing of Covid restrictions
Coveney received a text but not a 'formal invitation' to Zappone event at Merrion Hotel
Coveney received a text but not a 'formal invitation' to Zappone event at Merrion Hotel
Monday
30 Aug 2021
Government aims to end most Covid restrictions by end of October
Government aims to end most Covid restrictions by end of October
‘Historic day’ as major parties sign document to reject Troubles amnesty plans
‘Historic day’ as major parties sign document to reject Troubles amnesty plans
Palestinian president and Israeli defence minister hold first high-level talks in years
Palestinian president and Israeli defence minister hold first high-level talks in years
Sunday
29 Aug 2021
The 9 at 9 UK ends engagement in Afghanistan; Hurricane Ida hurtles towards New Orleans.
Saturday
28 Aug 2021
The 9 at 9 Your childcare stories, a US drone attack on so-called IS, and silver for Ireland in Tokyo.
DUP slips behind unionist rivals UUP and TUV in opinion poll
DUP slips behind unionist rivals UUP and TUV in opinion poll
Friday
27 Aug 2021
Government to ‘engage’ with Electric Picnic festival organisers
Government to ‘engage’ with Electric Picnic festival organisers
Offices to reopen and live events to return on 'phased basis' over Sept and Oct
Offices to reopen and live events to return on 'phased basis' over Sept and Oct
Thursday
26 Aug 2021
Martin and Macron address issue of justice over murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier
Martin and Macron address issue of justice over murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier
Irish evacuation mission from Kabul Airport ends with rescue of 36 people
Irish evacuation mission from Kabul Airport ends with rescue of 36 people
'France will remain a faithful friend': Macron meets President Higgins on first official visit
'France will remain a faithful friend': Macron meets President Higgins on first official visit
The 9 at 9 Macron visits Dublin, New Zealand grapples with Delta outbreak, and firework fears.
Wednesday
25 Aug 2021
Stephen Donnelly says he was 'concerned' at footage of crowds after GAA hurling final
Stephen Donnelly says he was 'concerned' at footage of crowds after GAA hurling final
The 9 at 9 Afghans continue to flee Taliban, study suggests vaccine efficacy wanes, and expect more winter blackouts.
Taoiseach and Tánaiste to meet live event reps next week as pressure mounts to reopen entertainment sector
Taoiseach and Tánaiste to meet live event reps next week as pressure mounts to reopen entertainment sector
Electricity supply interruptions could have 'huge' impact on Irish society, expert warns
Electricity supply interruptions could have 'huge' impact on Irish society, expert warns
Tuesday
24 Aug 2021
US 'on pace' to complete Afghan pullout by 31 August, Biden tells G7 leaders
US 'on pace' to complete Afghan pullout by 31 August, Biden tells G7 leaders
Donnelly says all restrictions should be gone by Christmas, Holohan says he hopes 'much sooner'
Donnelly says all restrictions should be gone by Christmas, Holohan says he hopes 'much sooner'
The 9 at 9 A G7 meeting on Afghanistan, Defence Forces head to Kabul, and the Iveagh Market.
Monday
23 Aug 2021
Minister wants indoor arts and dance classes back in September in line with schools reopening
Minister wants indoor arts and dance classes back in September in line with schools reopening
Sunday
22 Aug 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Saturday
21 Aug 2021
Back-to-school, live gigs and a winter plan: What can we expect in the next phase of reopening?
Back-to-school, live gigs and a winter plan: What can we expect in the next phase of reopening?
Friday
20 Aug 2021
Merkel 'demands' Putin free Kremlin critic Navalny as pair meet in Moscow
Merkel 'demands' Putin free Kremlin critic Navalny as pair meet in Moscow
Enda Kenny joins board of PR and lobbying firm
Enda Kenny joins board of PR and lobbying firm
Emmanuel Macron to visit Dublin next week for meetings with Taoiseach and President Higgins
Emmanuel Macron to visit Dublin next week for meetings with Taoiseach and President Higgins
€490k new funding announced to help create a 'circular economy' in Ireland
€490k new funding announced to help create a 'circular economy' in Ireland
Thursday
19 Aug 2021
Political pressure grows for live music roadmap by end of August
Political pressure grows for live music roadmap by end of August